Alonso Chasing Winning Return to Hungary

Spaniard Fernando Alonso hopes to stop World Champion Michael Schumacher's dominance of Formula One when he returns to the scene of his maiden victory for this weekend's Hungarian Grand Prix.

Renault driver Alonso took his debut win at the Hungaroring last year and believes his car may be a match for all-conquering Ferrari again in Budapest this year after teammate Jarno Trulli's victory on a similar circuit in Monaco in May.

"It's going to be a special race for me and maybe we can be in with a chance to win," said Alonso, who became the youngest Grand Prix winner with his Hungary triumph but has yet to add to that success.

"This was always one of my favourite circuits anyway and it is a nice feeling to look back and remember last year. I am feeling confident because we were fast in Hungary in 2003 and we have been fast with maximum downforce already this season in Monaco. I hope we can have a good race."

Pole Position

The tight, twisting circuit offers limited overtaking opportunities and Alonso proved pole position is key last year as he led from start to finish after qualifying at the front of the grid.

His best result this year came in France in July when he finished second behind Schumacher and came home in a strong third place at the German Grand Prix two weeks ago. Trulli has struggled recently and announced at the German Grand Prix in Hockenheim that he will leave Renault at the end of the season but he wants to fight for victory in Hungary.

"I certainly hope we can perform as well as we did in Monaco," said Trulli, the only man other than Ferrari's Schumacher to win this season. "We will have a new engine spec in Hungary, new aero parts and the track suits our car. We are confident of being very competitive."

Last year, Schumacher suffered a disastrous race at the Hungaroring when he was lapped by Alonso and finished eighth. This year he has won 11 of the 12 races and victory in Hungary would break his own record number of wins in a season.